![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Using the Bank - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Banking services and procedures in the pre-computer era.
Keywords: Economics; Occupations: Banking industry; Finance
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| Immigration - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.
Reviews the history of immigration to the United States up to the restrictive law passed in 1924. A dramatized scene in a European steamship office is used to show the economic, political and religious motives for immigration. Contains scenes of Ellis Island and New York City in the early 20th century.
Keywords: Immigration; Diversity; U.S. History: 1900-1927
Downloads: 18,221
Average rating: (4 reviews) |  |
| Unique Contribution, The (Part II) - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
How educational films contribute to teaching and learning. With many examples taken from scientific and historical films.
Keywords: Motion pictures: In education
Downloads: 1,347
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| Tuberculosis (Third Edition) - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Causes of treatment of tubercular infection, and tuberculosis as a social phenomenon.
Keywords: Medicine: Tuberculosis; Health and hygiene
Downloads: 4,433
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| Mental Health: Keeping Mentally Fit - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
The four steps in acquiring, maintaining and improving mental health: express emotions naturally, respect yourself, respect others, and solve problems as they arise.
Keywords: Social guidance; Psychology; Mental hygiene
Downloads: 10,389
Average rating:  (6 reviews) |  |
| Hare and the Tortoise, The - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Dramatized version of Aesop's fable starring farm animals, including an owl, a fox, a goose, a rooster, a raccoon and a hare.
Keywords: Animals: General; Mythology
Downloads: 20,075
Average rating: (5 reviews) |  |
| Belonging to the Group (Respect as a Human Value) - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
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| Synthetic Fibers: Nylon and Rayon - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Reveals how modern science and technology have made possible the development of new artificial fibers for making textiles -- specifically rayon and nylon. Portrays some of the processes used in making these fibers, ways in which they are useful to man and characteristic of the textiles made from them.
Downloads: 271
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| Pioneers of the Plains - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.
Experiences of a pioneer family on their journey from Illinois to the Midwestern plains.
Keywords: U.S. History: Westward expansion
Downloads: 6,196
Average rating: (3 reviews) |  |
| Alcohol and the Human Body - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Traces the course of alcohol through the body; shows the effects of alcohol on the brain; dramatizes the case of a problem drinker, including treatment.
Keywords: Substance abuse: Alcohol
Downloads: 22,848
Average rating: (6 reviews) |  |
| Care of the Skin - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Structure of the skin; good cleanliness habits; the proper way to wash; the correct use of soap.
Keywords: Health and hygiene; Medicine: Dermatology
Downloads: 2,833,001
Average rating: (5 reviews) |  |
| Eat for Health - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Ralph learns the five food groups, helping him to eat a balanced diet, and has more fun because of his better health.
Keywords: Health and hygiene; Food; Nutrition
Downloads: 5,350,526
Average rating: (11 reviews) |  |
| This Vital Earth - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.
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| Arteries of New York City - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Shows transportation corridors leading into and out of New York City, and efforts at transportation and infrastructure planning.
Keywords: New York City; Transportation: General; City planning
Downloads: 20,609
Average rating: (9 reviews) |  |
| Don't Be Afraid - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Analysis of a child's fear of darkness leads him and us to understand the nature and kinds of fear.
Keywords: Social guidance; Children: Psychology; Psychology
Downloads: 8,453
Average rating: (8 reviews) |  |
| Body Defenses Against Disease - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Contents. Some of the protective systems of the human organism as they operate in the body's defense against disease. The commentator discusses social and economic tragedies resulting from infectious diseases. As a bacteriologist is shown at work, the commentator says that ultimate victory in the fight against disease requires continued study of the organisms causing disease and of the complicated interplay of defensive mechanisms operating within the body...
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| Jean and Her Dolls - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Jean confides to a friend that her doll is catching the measles. Jean's brother overhears the remark and paints red spots on her doll's face. In return for the trick, Jean paints a 'MEASLES, KEEP OUT' sign.
Downloads: 166
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| Iran: Between Two Worlds - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Iran at the time of the 1953 U.S.-backed coup d'etat.
Keywords: Iran
Downloads: 11,925
Average rating: (5 reviews) |  |
| Airport, The - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Functions of the modern airport, showing all aspects of airline passenger service.
Keywords: Aviation: Operations; Transportation: Air
Downloads: 15,223
Average rating: (5 reviews) |  |
| Twins Are Individuals: From Infancy to Adolescence - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Uses animation to consider lives of two identical twins who develop completely different personalities. Comments on leveling power of American Society. In collaboration with Dr. Arnold Gesell and the Clinic of Child Development, Yale University Great footage of scientific study of identical twin girls from infancy to 13.5 years old. 11:42:01:15 Two sets of disembodied arms in lab coats place two identical twins in crib; VS blonde haired baby twins...
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| Lost World, A - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Shows the world of dinosaurs and prehistoric monsters of a million years ago, and includes a battle between two giant creatures. Based on Conan Doyle's story. 07:31:57 MCU Tiger on the prowl 07:32:06 More tiger shots 07:32:40 London (?) 07:34:14 Prehistoric bird 07:34:39 MCU Pterodactyl with prey 07:35:57 Real dinosaur 07:36:37 Dinosaur eats - man in foreground 07:36:58 Dinosaur 07:37:03 CU Dinosaur eating 07:37:10 Another dinosaur - T Rex 07:37:13 First dinosaur 07:37:16 Tyrannosaurus Rex licks...
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| Atomic Alert (Elementary version) - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Frightening civil defense procedure film aimed at Cold War-era elementary school students.
Keywords: Atomic-nuclear: Civil defense
Downloads: 49,808
Average rating: (16 reviews) |  |
| Early Settlers of New England (Salem 1626-1629) - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Dramatized impressions of the life of the pioneer settlers in a New England colony.
Keywords: U.S. History: Colonial
Downloads: 8,964
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| Despotism - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Measures how a society ranks on a spectrum stretching from democracy to despotism. Explains how societies and nations can be measured by the degree that power is concentrated and respect for the individual is restricted. Where does your community, state and nation stand on these scales? The companion Encyclopedia Britannica Film "Democracy" can be found here.
Keywords: Political science
Downloads: 79,964
Average rating: (52 reviews) |  |
| Baby's Day at 12 Weeks, A - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
"In this picture the infant is followed through his domestic day from the time of his waking at six o'clock in the morning until the final breast feeding at ten o'clock at night. His dressing, bathing, feeding, daytime naps, play, and general care are presented in concrete detail along with an interpretation of the significance of his various reactions. For the most part the picture is non-technical and well suited for viewing by groups interested in the training and care of the infant." Produce...
Downloads: 290
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| Building a Highway - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.
Major steps in the construction of a two-lane (pre-Interstate) highway.
Keywords: Infrastructure: Roads and highways
Downloads: 6,031
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| Despotism - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Explains how societies and nations can be measured by the degree that power is concentrated and respect for the individual is restricted. Where does your community, state and nation stand on these scales?More information about this show available at: Denver Open Media
Keywords: Politics
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| Northwestern States - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Resources and geography of America's "breadbasket."
Keywords: Geography: U.S.: Pacific Northwest
Downloads: 1,371 |  |
| Office Courtesy: Meeting the Public - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Assisted by an instructive dream, a secretary learns how to be more personable and thus render her job more enjoyable.
Keywords: Social guidance; Occupations: Clerical; Gender roles
Downloads: 8,281
Average rating: (5 reviews) |  |
| Fire: What Makes it Burn - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Uses simple laboratory demonstrations to show what is needed to make a fire, what a flame is, how combustion takes place and how a fire can be extinguished. Stresses that fire can be dangerous and illustrates safety measures.
Downloads: 272
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| Passenger Train, The (Second Edition) - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
A young boy travels from Chicago, Illinois to Lamy, New Mexico via passenger train.
Keywords: Transportation: Railroad; Tourism; U.S.: West
Downloads: 11,036
Average rating: (8 reviews) |  |
| Our Community - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.
Illustrates the interdependence of people in a community by showing shared community functions and services.
Keywords: Social guidance; Interdependence; City planning
Downloads: 2,721
Average rating: (4 reviews) |  |
| Bacteria: Friend and Foe - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.
Some lab shots, some microcinematography, some reenactments of Pasteur peering into his microscope. Shows the importance of bacteria in our everyday life. Animated drawings and live action scenes show bacterial growth and reproduction, and ways in which bacteria may be grouped for systematic study. Contributions of Leeuwenhoek, Pasteur and Koch are noted.
Downloads: 377
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| Teaching With Sound Films - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.
Early sound film on techniques of using sound educational films in the classroom. With sound on film showing teacher showing films in classroom before students, and students participating in discussion about films. Includes excerpts from early Erpi sound films. From Educational Film Catalogue (1939): "Based upon research and experimentation, this picture depicts methods of using the sound film in the classroom...
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| House Fly, The - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Uses micro-photography and magnification to portray the habits and life history of the common housefly and the ways in which it is a menace to health. Traces physical development from egg-laying through larval and pupal stages to the emergence of the young fly. Magnified views reveal biological structure and methods of carrying and spreading disease germs. Suggests practical control methods.
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| Making Films That Teach - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.
Made to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, this film shows the steps in the process of producing educational films, including scripting, shooting, editing and capturing of sound.
Keywords: Motion pictures: In education
Downloads: 10,687
Average rating:  (2 reviews) |  |
| Sound Recording and Reproduction (Sound on Film) - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Explains the mysteries of sound recording on film.
Keywords: Perception: Sound; Motion pictures: Sound; Motion pictures: Projection
Downloads: 17,919
Average rating: (3 reviews) |  |
| Fire - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
The benefits and dangers of fire.
Keywords: Fire; Chemistry; cbk
Downloads: 7,152
Average rating: (3 reviews) |  |
| Problems of Housing - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Modernizing antiquated U.S. housing stock to bring it up to health and safety standards.
Keywords: Houses and homes; World War II: Postwar issues; Architecture
Downloads: 3,638
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| Mosquito, The - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.
Shows the life cycles of the common (Culex) and the malaria (Anopheles) mosquito. Depicts methods of exterminating larvae and adult mosquitoes. Includes breeding places, the laying of the eggs, the various stages of development, and methods of mosquito control.
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| Day At The Fair, A - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
TELLS THE STORY OF 3 FARM YOUNGSTERS WHO GO TO THE FAIR TO EXHIBIT THEIR CATTLE & PIGS. SHOWS THEM TENDING THEIR LIVESTOCK, WATCHING THE JUDGING & VIEWING THE DISPLAYS. Narrator: James A. Brill. Collaborator: Harry James Reed.
Downloads: 3,624
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| Beginning to Date - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.
An insecure young teen boy who has just reached dating age learns how to plan and enjoy a date (with a girl at least one foot taller than him). With Studs Terkel (Swimming Coach). Producer: Milan Herzog.
Keywords: Social guidance; Social guidance: Etiquette; Teenagers
Downloads: 28,611
Average rating: (5 reviews) |  |
| Preface to Chemistry - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Downloads: 154
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| Circus Day in Our Town - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
This film has amazing footage of a circus coming into a town, the townspeople helping with construction of the circus tents, the clowns preparing for their performance and the variety of circus acts and the crowds viewing them. A circus train pulling into a station. Circus carts being rolled off the train. Elephants walking down train ramps. An elephant pulling up a long wooden pole with ropes. Men pounding in stakes with mallets A machine pounding in stakes...
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| Microscopic Life: The World of the Invisible - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
A study of the plant and animal life found in a jar of ordinary pond water. Illustrates and explains the difference between microscopic plants and animals; between one-celled and many-celled organisms; the meaning of colonial organization; and the various processes of food-gathering, digestion and reproduction.
Downloads: 462
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| Home Electrical Appliances - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Principles and maintenance of everyday appliances.
Keywords: Electricity; Houses and homes: Appliances; Appliances
Downloads: 6,129
Average rating: (3 reviews) |  |
| Halloween Party - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
18:35:37:07 Shot looking into living room of house from outside, disembodied arm enters frame and knocks on window, dog stands by window, mother inside helping children with their Halloween costumes; camera pans over to father coming through front door with pumpkins and straw. 18:36:33:05 CU boy wearing brown paper bag mask creeps up on family dug; CU dog growls; father spreads out newspaper over coffee table and carves pumpkin; CU disembodied hand holding knife carves face out of pumpkin; CU fa...
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| Unique Contribution, The (Part I) - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
How educational films contribute to teaching and learning. With many examples taken from scientific and historical films.
Keywords: Motion pictures: In education
Downloads: 1,967
Average rating: (2 reviews) |  |
| Visit to the Waterworks, A - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER TAKES CLASS ON FIELD TRIP TO CITY WATERWORKS. GUIDE EXPLAINS PLANT OPERATION--STORAGE TANKS, LABORATORY WATER TESTING FOR PURITY, FILTRATION, CHEMICAL TREATMENT. PUMPS SUPPLY FIRE DEPARTMENT, STREET CLEANING, LAUNDRY.
Downloads: 291
Average rating: (3 reviews) |  |
| Centralization and Decentralization - Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Depicts the problems created by the gradual transfer of decision making from local committees to centralized bodies operating at state and national levels. Suggests the need for preserving a balance between local and central authority.
Downloads: 100 |  |
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